Question

The under mentioned compound is an acid mucopolysaccharide….

a) Dicumarol

b) EDTA

c) Hyaluronic acid

d) Glycogen

Answer 1

Answers is C. hyaluronic acid

Answer 2

Answer:

c) Hyaluronic acid is an acid mucopolysaccharide.

Explanation:

What are mucopolysaccharide:

• Mucopolysaccharides are long chains of sugar molecules found all over the body, most commonly in mucus and joint fluid.
• Glycosaminoglycans is a more popular name for them.
• They help build bone, cartilage, tendons, corneas, skin and connective tissue.
• GAGs (formerly called mucopolysaccharides) are also found in the fluids that lubricate joints.
• Hyaluronic acid, dermatan sulphate, and chondroitin-6-sulfate are the primary acid mucopolysaccharides, with lower levels of heparitin sulphate.
• The acid mucopolysaccharides in the skin vary in composition from one location to the next, as well as with age and sex.